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Pro Stock John · 11-03-2013, 03:11 PM

My oil cooler started leaking so bad I had to tow my car yesterday.

Anyone able to update the parts they used? If mine is not covered under warranty I'd like to have the block off setup as a strong option.

So it looks like need:

1) the "T" upper hard pipe is swapped with "-"
2) Coolant plug in block
3) block off plate for block?

I'll add in part numbers to see if I have this right.

Pro Stock John · 11-03-2013, 03:22 PM

Thanks all, so

run a block off plate like

With a non T'd coolant hose and a coolant block-off plug and the system is completely removed right?

toNspahreP · 11-03-2013, 03:25 PM

yep

Pro Stock John · 11-03-2013, 03:38 PM

Thanks guys, if it's not fixed under warranty I'll do this. Regardless I'll buy the parts so I can it at a later date. Very insightful research really appreciate it.

Pro Stock John · 01-08-2014, 06:18 PM

GM did replace my oil cooler under warranty but I doubt they will do it twice, so I'm going to buy the parts to delete the cooler in case I ever need them.

Any guidance on the large coolant plug, I would have bought it from TSP but $7.99 for the part and then $12 shipping didn't make sense to me.

Synner · 01-08-2014, 07:32 PM

GM part #'s

19259243, 1 piece upper radiator hose
12561663, coolant plug

Pick your place to buy from...

Pro Stock John · 01-08-2014, 10:14 PM

Thanks will order the remaining parts tomorrow.

What's the consensus, is it an oil warmer or cooler?

VQ35DE · 01-08-2014, 11:44 PM

Both, because it depends on the temp of the Coolant AND the Oil.

SSSoon · 01-09-2014, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

What's the consensus, is it an oil warmer or cooler?

Best answer I've heard is that it is probably there to get the oil temp up in cold starts on cold days, help with fuel economy. It just averages the temperature across oil and coolant, so you're using the single radiator up front to directly cool the coolant and indirectly cool the oil. Maybe a manufacturing cost savings thing? Dunno. On earlier LS3 cars (G8 i think, maybe Vette) there wasn't even the loop up to the coolant hose - just a small metal box that bolted on as an oil "cooler". So I guess GM thought the loop was an upgrade from that

I still think it's worth it to plumb in a real oil cooler. Mine works great on the track.

axis · 01-09-2014, 09:09 AM

This has been discussed in the V8 bolt-on help desk thread. T-bone was thinking about running one but don't know if he got around to doing it. Synner should already be running it but haven't heard a report from him either. Basically, it's a thermostat for a aftermarket oil cooler.

http://www.improvedracing.com/cooler...80f-p-209.html

patternpilot · 01-09-2014, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

This has been discussed in the V8 bolt-on help desk thread. T-bone was thinking about running one but don't know if he got around to doing it. Synner should already be running it but haven't heard a report from him either. Basically, it's a thermostat for a aftermarket oil cooler.

http://www.improvedracing.com/cooler...80f-p-209.html

Yep. Ran something similar to this on oil coolers on my Harleys for years. Only difference was they kept the oil from cooling off too much.

SSSoon · 01-09-2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

This has been discussed in the V8 bolt-on help desk thread. T-bone was thinking about running one but don't know if he got around to doing it. Synner should already be running it but haven't heard a report from him either. Basically, it's a thermostat for a aftermarket oil cooler.

http://www.improvedracing.com/cooler...80f-p-209.html

Yeah, I installed this - it's a great product. It has a thermostat built in so it only opens up the valves once oil is 190+.

My install thread is at:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274563

Pro Stock John · 01-09-2014, 11:50 AM

Thanks for sharing.

I think I'll delete mine when I do heads and cam. As for adding an aftermarket cooler I could come back and do that. We'll see. I'll be doing more research.

blazzin1 · 01-09-2014, 12:29 PM

I'm thinking I am going to delete mine too!!! I have a small coolant leak, I believe it is at the line coming out of the block. Sure would be nice to have a "real" oil temp gauge though to keep an eye on it!!!

Where's a good place to get the oil block-off plate???

11-03-2013, 03:11 PM	#29
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	My oil cooler started leaking so bad I had to tow my car yesterday. Anyone able to update the parts they used? If mine is not covered under warranty I'd like to have the block off setup as a strong option. So it looks like need: 1) the "T" upper hard pipe is swapped with "-" 2) Coolant plug in block 3) block off plate for block? I'll add in part numbers to see if I have this right. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-03-2013, 03:22 PM	#30
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Thanks all, so run a block off plate like With a non T'd coolant hose and a coolant block-off plug and the system is completely removed right? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-03-2013, 03:38 PM	#32
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Thanks guys, if it's not fixed under warranty I'll do this. Regardless I'll buy the parts so I can it at a later date. Very insightful research really appreciate it. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

01-08-2014, 06:18 PM	#33
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	GM did replace my oil cooler under warranty but I doubt they will do it twice, so I'm going to buy the parts to delete the cooler in case I ever need them. Any guidance on the large coolant plug, I would have bought it from TSP but $7.99 for the part and then $12 shipping didn't make sense to me. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

01-08-2014, 10:14 PM	#35
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Thanks will order the remaining parts tomorrow. What's the consensus, is it an oil warmer or cooler? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

11-03-2013, 03:25 PM	#31
toNspahreP Account Suspended Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: jawja Posts: 128	yep

01-08-2014, 07:32 PM	#34
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	GM part #'s 19259243, 1 piece upper radiator hose 12561663, coolant plug Pick your place to buy from...

01-08-2014, 11:44 PM	#36
VQ35DE Drives: 2013 / 2SS / RS / L99 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 827	Both, because it depends on the temp of the Coolant AND the Oil.

01-09-2014, 09:09 AM	#38
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	This has been discussed in the V8 bolt-on help desk thread. T-bone was thinking about running one but don't know if he got around to doing it. Synner should already be running it but haven't heard a report from him either. Basically, it's a thermostat for a aftermarket oil cooler. http://www.improvedracing.com/cooler...80f-p-209.html __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

01-09-2014, 11:50 AM	#41
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Thanks for sharing. I think I'll delete mine when I do heads and cam. As for adding an aftermarket cooler I could come back and do that. We'll see. I'll be doing more research. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

01-09-2014, 12:29 PM	#42
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I'm thinking I am going to delete mine too!!! I have a small coolant leak, I believe it is at the line coming out of the block. Sure would be nice to have a "real" oil temp gauge though to keep an eye on it!!! Where's a good place to get the oil block-off plate???